"The catastrophe that has struck Haiti is almost unimaginable," said Roger Penske, Chairman of Penske Corporation. "These trucks will assist in the humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti by facilitating the distribution of critical supplies that will help ease the suffering of the Haitian people."
Latest reports on subject show that so far, the worldwide relief effort seems to have gotten stuck in the Dominican Republic, where most aid materials and supplies arrive, and the 100 trucks seem to be just what the relief efforts from the international community need.
Aside from Penske Corporation, German carmaker Daimler and American carmaker GM also announced last week they will donate 20 Fuso Canter trucks and 30 GMC Sierra, respectively to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. This means there is still a lack of other 10 trucks that needs to be supplied.
"I'm pleased the Penske Corporation has stepped up to donate more than $1 million worth of trucks, which will be instrumental in mobilizing food and lifesaving supplies in Haiti," former US President Clinton said in a release. "Their generous contribution is an example of what the private sector can do to help Haiti rebuild and recover from the massive earthquake, and I'm grateful for their leadership."
According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) it doesn't matter if the trucks are new or used. NADA therefore calls for all those who want to make a tax-deductible contribution of a small truck or cargo truck or a light pick-up truck by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
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